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"Tony Toso is the best person to advocate for international trade and new marketing opportunities for America’s cattle producers."

Mariposa Rancher Leads NCBA International Trade Committee

WASHINGTON The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is announcing that Mariposa County, California rancher Anthony “Tony” Toso will serve as chair of the association’s International Trade Committee. Initiated in 1898, NCBA is the oldest and largest national trade association representing America’s cattle farmers and ranchers.

NCBA Policy Division Chair Kim Brackett

“With his experience in running a cattle operation and working as an agricultural appraiser, Tony Toso is the best person to advocate for international trade and new marketing opportunities for America’s cattle producers,” said NCBA Policy Division Chair Kim Brackett.

Brackett continues, “Our policy committee leaders serve NCBA by helping us develop the association’s policy book—a collection of policy positions that guide NCBA’s advocacy in Washington, D.C. This grassroots policy process ensures that cattle producers are the ones making decisions on NCBA’s priorities. Tony’s experience will be extremely valuable as NCBA pushes to open new markets and deliver U.S. beef to global consumers.”

NCBA Imports/ Exports and Trade Agreements

As a grassroots organization, NCBA policy committees provide a venue for cattle producers to discuss issues facing the cattle industry. The organization can also pass policy resolutions that direct the association’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. The International Trade Committee has jurisdiction over NCBA policies involving imports and exports, trade agreements, and foreign market access.

Who is Tony?

Anthony “Tony” Toso

Toso is involved in his family’s cattle ranch in central California. The ranch grazes cattle on private land. It also holds a federal grazing permit and leases grazing access from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, Toso works as an Accredited Rural Appraiser, conducting appraisals and brokerage services for agricultural real estate. In 2020, he won the Agricultural Appraiser of the Year award from the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). In 2019, he received the prestigious Chapter Service Award.

Toso previously served as president of the Mariposa County Farm Bureau, president of the Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s Association, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, and vice chair of the NCBA International Trade Committee. He is also the immediate past president of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

 

California Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Billy Gatlin

“As a past president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Tony Toso brings a long history of leadership and volunteerism to his new position as chair of the NCBA International Trade Committee,” said California Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Billy Gatlin. “California’s cattle producers know how important trade agreements and market access are for receiving top dollar for our high-quality beef. We are pleased to see Tony in this new position advocating for cattle farmers and ranchers in every state.”

Policy committee leaders serve a two-year term expiring at the end of 2026. To learn more about NCBA’s grassroots policy process, visit ncba.org/policy.

 

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America’s cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy.  As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef.  Efforts are possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or membership@beef.org

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